Google I/O

Google I/O, or simply I/O, is an annual developer conference held by Google in Mountain View, California. The name "I/O" is taken from the number googol, with the "I" representing the first digit "1" in a googol and the "O" representing the second digit "0" in the number. The format of the event is similar to Google Developer Day.

Key Announcements and Milestones

 * 2008: Launch of the Android platform, the Open Handset Alliance, and introduction of various APIs for Google Maps and YouTube.
 * 2009: Introduction of the Google Wave communication platform.
 * 2010: Announcement of Android 2.2 Froyo, Google TV, and the App Inventor for Android.
 * 2011: Unveiling of Android 3.1 Honeycomb, Google Music Beta, and the Android Open Accessory API.
 * 2012: Introduction of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q, and Project Glass demonstrations.
 * 2013: Launch of Google Play Music All Access, Google Hangouts, and enhancements to Google Maps.
 * 2014: Announcement of Android 5.0 Lollipop, Material Design, Android Auto, Android TV, and Android Wear.
 * 2015: Introduction of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Google Photos, and Project Brillo for IoT.
 * 2016: Launch of Google Assistant, Google Home, Allo and Duo apps, and Android Instant Apps.
 * 2017: Announcement of Google Lens, Android Oreo, and Google.ai for AI research initiatives.
 * 2018: Introduction of Android P (later named Android Pie), Google Duplex, and further enhancements to Google Assistant and Google News.
 * 2019: Launch of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, updates to Google Assistant, and the introduction of Project Mainline for Android updates.
 * 2021: Announcement of Android 12 with Material You design, enhancements to Wear OS, and Project Starline for video conferencing.
 * 2022: Updates to Google's AI and machine learning capabilities, introduction of new privacy controls, enhancements to Google Workspace, and various updates to Android and Wear OS.
 * 2023: Focus on Generative AI (PaLM 2) for core products, introduction of Pixel Fold (first foldable phone), Pixel 7a (most durable A-Series phone), and Pixel Tablet.
 * 2024: New iteration of Gemini AI and Firebase Genkit, a framework for creating and deploying applications with AI features. SGE or Search Generative Experience rebranded as AI Overviews. It will initially be rolled out as a Beta in the US, followed by a roll out in the other countries.